Shari Cole

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Shari W Cole

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Seven Valleys, PA 17360

717-***-****

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Objective:

Dedicated professional with a Bachelor’s degree and over five years of experience in administrative and professional roles. Seeking a challenging position where I can leverage my expertise in overseeing operations, supervising teams, and implementing equal opportunity programs.

Education and Training

Field Placement

Baltimore County Department of Social Services

CPS

In Home Family Services

September 2014-May 2015

Social Work Major

Human Services Major

BA Human Services

September 2014-June 2015

Circle of Security Parenting Series

Certified Facilitator

February 2016

University of Maryland Baltimore

School of Social Work

Certified Social Work Coach

March 2015

University of Maryland Baltimore

School of Social Work

Certified Chemical Dependency Training

February 2006

Cornell University School of Education Development

Certified Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trainer

1999

Field Placement

Social Services Associate

Medical Mental Health Adviser

Educational Coordinator

September 1988- April 1999

Sojourner Douglass College

Early Childhood Education Major

September 1990-June 1992

Community College of Baltimore

Early Childhood Certification

1985

Morgan State University

Mental Health Major

September 1983- June 1985

Experience:

Family League of Baltimore/BCDSS January 2021-June 2022

SENS Collaborative Coordinator

Baltimore, MD.

Consulted with communities and practitioners regarding substance exposed newborns and their families.

Coordinated and facilitated the SENS Collaborative and sub-groups to address person/family-specific issues.

Identified and tracked statistical data on substance- exposed newborns and their families to determine the effectiveness of varying programs.

Provided monthly support

Created deliverables and literature

Healthy Families of America October 2018- Present

Clinical Supervisor

Baltimore, MD.

Provides Home Visitors with administrative, clinical, and reflective supervision, including;

Implementation of home visits, case management, strength-based approaches

And referral to community resources, interventions and goal planning for high risk parents. Uses various treatment modalities and screening tools to assess needs.

Informs the Program Manager of staff achievements, issues, and concerns.

Assists with interviewing/selecting and discharging or disciplining employee.

Maintains appropriate and up to date supervision records. Develops training modules, community events, and groups for recipients of our program. Also creates the program’s equity, inclusion, and diversity policies and procedures.

Baltimore County Department of Social Services November 2022- November 2023

Casework Specialist II

Family Preservation

As a Casework Specialist II I was responsible for the case management of families in the Family Preservation Program as well as several cases from CPS. I provided therapeutic case servicing, completed clinical assessments, and documentation associated with this. I assessed for abuse, neglect, mental health issues, and chemical dependency.

. Bell Socialization Services, Inc. November 2017- October 2018

Mental Health Case Manager

York, PA

Assess the individual mental health needs and makes referrals to mental health services. Provides supportive

guidance and advocacy for mental health, drug and alcohol needs of all clients including crisis intervention.

Develops and assists in the implementation of individualized client centered goal plans. Coordinates and

attends all necessary meetings with local and state officials. Conducts and develops mental health themed

workshops for all program participants

Baltimore County Department of Social Services June 1999 to November 2017

Social Services Associate

Baltimore, MD

provided intense clinical in home services to families at the greatest risk of being divided as a result of child

maltreatment. Developed and provided assessments, service plans, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.

Conducted and orchestrated team meetings, FRM's, and reviews. Attended court, and wrote reports used in

court. Used a variety of computer based programs for documentation, and to research services.

Activities and Honors

Mentor at Center for Addiction and Pregnancy Bayview

Mentor at The Children's Guild of Baltimore County

Member of National Alliance on Mental Illness Baltimore

Internship at Caroline Street Drug Abuse Center

Volunteered at ARC of Baltimore

Volunteered at Child protective Services

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